So so sorry to hear about your mom she was an amazing women. We sure had some good times with her and your dad, they are now together, may they rest in peace. My condolences to the family.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Elda on Saturday, June 17, 2017. After a lengthy illness and with her family at her side, Elda passed away peacefully. Elda is the cherished mother to Jocelyn (Glenn) and Darren, beloved grandmother to Jason, Brandon, Danielle, Tanis and Dane, as well as many great grandchildren. Elda is predeceased by her husband Maurice, her son Rodney, her sister Myrtle; and her parents Ellen and Bert Peterson, and step father Stan Rybarski. Elda passed on her terms with dignity, a sense of humor, wit and good spirits which she always maintained. Her love for her friends and card playing buddies kept her spirit young. A special thank you to the dedicated Dr’s, Nurses and Staff of the Kirkland & District Hospital for the care and attention they provided while Mom was a patient.Our Mother was very strong and as solid as a rock, and while we will miss her dearly, we take comfort in knowing she has joined her family in heaven. Thank You, Mom, for giving us life and making us the people we are today. All our Love and xxo’s.
-Jocelyn and DarrenAquaCremation:
French Family Funeral Home & Crematorium
111 Burnside Drive
Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3L1Celebration of Life:
French Family Funeral Home Reception Lounge
Wednesday June 21, 2017
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.Donations:
Kirkland & District Hospital Foundation
145 Government Road East
Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3P4 Offer Condolence for the family of Elda Milligan (née Peterson)
So so sorry to hear about your mom she was an amazing women. We sure had some good times with her and your dad, they are now together, may they rest in peace. My condolences to the family.
Dear Jocelyn, Darren and families: I was saddened to hear about the loss of your mother. Since childhood and up until I saw her about 6 plus months ago, she was a true friend and one of the kindest ladies I ever knew. As of recent years, our meetings would usually take place in the grocery store, and she always had and wanted 10 to 20 minutes or so to talk. She never complained and thought of others always. She will truly be missed, but I will always hold her friendship and Love in my heart. Please remember all of the good times you had with her and nothing bad, for her suffering on this earth is over and she is in the arms of our Lord, truly experiencing His unconditional Love, the Love she always tried to show. And Elda, I will sincerely miss our meetings. Eternal Rest grant unto Elda, Oh Lord, and may Your Perpetual Light shine upon her. God bless.
I am so sorry for your loss. We remember many visits to the house on Brown and the cottage. What a lovely spot? We enjoyed wonderful chats about family and great laughter during cards. We will miss her kindness and beautiful smile. We will be thinking of your family today during her celebration of life.
Our condolences to the family Elda was a wonderful lady she will be greatly missed Peter and Susan Mclean
Jocy and Darren I was very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I left Kirkland Lake many years ago but my mother would frequently tell me that she saw your Mom around the town. Our deep sympathy to you and your family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Lori and Pete
Jocy & Darren, Aunt Elda was a special fun loving lady who was easy and enjoyable to chat with. I have many great memories of our family get-togethers and functions over the years. Your Mom was nurturing and hospitable when I spent the summer in your family home in 1972, while working as a summer student for the ONR. Your Moms positive attitude, gentle and caring nature, and beautiful smile will always be remembered and dearly missed. Sincerely, Greg Hayes
Darren and Jocy your mom was such a wonderful person. I am sorry for your loss. I will always remember her smiling and laughing. She was moms best friend and I’d like to think of them together with all our family- happy and at peace.
So sorry to hear of Elda’s passing. Please except our condolences. We are thinking about you all during this hard time. Maurice and Carlene Duval
Dear Jocey and Darren; David and I send our heartfelt condolences to you both on the passing of your Mom. Aunt Elda always had a smile for everyone and your house always seemed filled with friends and relatives enjoying your Mom’s hospitality. We have such fond memories of spending time there, both as teenagers and adults enjoying the infamous card games with the Milligan family. Thinking of you both. David and Debbie
I am So Sorry to hear of Elga’s Passing ..My deepest Heartfelt condolences ….I had the pleasure to meet her and deliver her medication ….she was a wonderful lady …always had a smile no matter what …Heven has gained another Angel …I know she will look over her children ….she will always remain in my heart …..R.I.P dear lady …
Sympathies to Elda’s family. Remember meeting her many years ago while on a prom date with Warren – she was so kind and welcoming. Stayed that way every time I saw her after that…
Jack and I were very saddened to learn of Eldas passing. We were next door neighbours at Round Lake for many years. She called herself the pesky neighbour but we thought of her as the perfect neighbour. Jack loved to do things for her and considered Elda his guardian angel after she was the one to find him after hed fallen off the roof and shattered his elbow. They shared a garden for several years, Jack always making certain to plant the Swiss chard she loved. She sold her cottage and we moved south the same fall; things just worked out that way, but living there without her would not have been the same. I too have many nice memories of Elda. We had fun times picking blueberries. She allowed me to launch my kayak from her beach and she always waved me off if she was at the cottage. Over glasses of wine, we had long conversations; we shared a love of reading and discussed and traded books. I envied the flower bed Elda had nurtured and how there was always something in bloom. I always think of Elda when I see peonies because of the beautiful ones she had by the lake. Jack and I planted a peony at our new home two years ago and it just bloomed for the first time. It seems like a message from Elda. Elda was a lady in every sense of the word. She had a quiet dignity, was always gracious, and had a smile and kind word for everyone. Her wit and humour endured even during difficult times. We will miss her but have wonderful memories to cherish; she will remain in our hearts. Our condolences to Jocelyn, Darren, and the rest of her family. Doreen Yakabuski Jack Vanderburg
My sincere condolences to Jocelyn, Darren and family. Your mother was an amazing lady who touched many lives. Heaven gained a wonderful angel
Thank you Aunt Elda for all our phone calls and laughter together, you were like a Mom to me when my Mom passed away! I’ll miss you dearly. Our deepest condolences to Jocy and Darren and family. Sorry we’re not there with you now, we’ll get together later and share all our memories of your wonderful Mom, Love Penny and Family XO
So very sorry for your loss she was a very special lady who cherished every day.
Very sorry to learn of Elda’s passing. We kept in touch over the years, and visited her when I was in Kirkland Lake. Always a smile and welcomed in her home. My condolences to Jocey and the Milligan family.
We were so sorry to hear of Elda’s passing. She was a fine lady with a great sense of humour and a smile we will always remember. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Our deepest sympathy to the family. Don and Helen Peterson
So sorry to hear of Eldas passing,she will be fondly remembered as a wonderful neighbor,always pleasant and cheerful,no matter how she was feeling herself,always a LADY….Sorry Iam away for an appt. Wednesday but will be thinking of you and her.R.I.P. dear lady..
To the Milligan Family, Please accept my sincere and most heartfelt sympathy. I am sorry to hear the news of the loss of your precious Mom. Please know you are in my thoughts during this sad time.
Thank you Elda for giving me such cherished memories over the years I have cared for you. Your beautiful smile will carry on in my heart forever. My condolence to your family
Prayers for strength, goes out to Elda’s family. I will miss her smile, and gentleness. She was such a strong person, and never complained about her constant pain. Forever missed…….Monique Lavric
My condolences to your family. So sorry to hear that you mother has passed. She will be remembered by many as a fantastic individual. As a youngster growing up next door to your family I will always remember you mothers great smile and kind words whenever she spoke to me.
My condolence to the Milligan Family and particularly Jocelyn who I often think about and haven’t heard from or seen in many, many years. Fake care my friend. Gloria Semple